@ChrisC_Writes I don’t have anyone to beta read, etc. My first book friends read, but my series … I just have to go for it. Maybe if I win the lottery, one day I might be able to find some readers.
Nothing tests a writer's patience quite like waiting for feedback on a manuscript they've poured their soul into.
What's your go-to distraction while your book is out with beta readers or editors? Do you start a new project, or just refresh your inbox every 45 seconds?
My feed has wandered off the beaten path from my #writingcommunity friends and I’ve also had a lot of friends’ accounts hijacked lately. If you can see this and you’re real say hi so I know you’re there and I’m there too 😂
I'm getting ready to look for beta readers for the next novel I'm hoping to query. It's a summer YA romance set on Mackinac Island with the celebrity x normal trope and a charming B&B in disrepair. If this sounds like something you are interested in, let me know!
To Beta or not to Beta
So you finished your manuscript, perhaps it’s your first, congratulations. Maybe you showed it to a few friends and family members, they read it, and think it’s the best thing since sliced bread.
Do you know what that means? Pretty much nothing.
Let’s be frank: if you’re looking for honest, unbiased feedback, family is rarely the answer; that’s where beta readers may come in handy. In particular, confusing passages may be called out because, after all, you know exactly what you mean when you write some words, the target audience may not.
Plot holes, flat characters, and pacing issues can also be identified, but there’s a catch.
Beta readers are not all the same. Some are experts at what they do; others are not. Some will interject their personal belief systems into their feedback, and others will be objective. It is vital that you understand the difference because using a beta reader does not assure quality feedback.
So what to do? Actually, a lot.
You could forego beta readers entirely and rely on your editor(s), but that isn’t always feasible. So if the choice comes down to nothing or a beta reader, go for the beta reader.
Remember that you have the final word, but don’t take any feedback personally. Analyze it, investigate it, and then determine what action (if any) is needed.
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An Eternity of Dawn is a layered story and it asks, what are you holding onto, and why won't you let it go?
I'm looking for beta readers. I'd love your honest review
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